Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician

Established in 1974, Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital has been happily serving the needs of our community's pets for over 35 years. Our practice was founded by Dr. K.W. Gilpin and currently led by Dr. Darin Gilpin, Dr. Brian Gilpin, and Dr. Tori Shamblin Lefevers.

Our team of veterinary professionals has grown over the years and currently includes seven veterinarians, seven registered veterinary technicians and many other experienced teammates to provide the best quality care for our patients. Each staff member contributes knowledge and experience in a variety of companion animal topics. We have team members who are experienced supporting all aspects of patient care from highly technical surgical procedures to training and behavioral problems in pets of all ages. We offer preventative care, diagnostic, soft-tissue surgeries, laser therapy, dentistry, in house pharmacy, and more!

Our pets are an important part of our lives here at Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital, and we know that the people in our community feel the same and deserve nothing but the best.

Our hours are:

• Mon - Fri: 7:00AM - 6:00PM
• Sat: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
• Sun: Closed

Job duties include, but are not limited to: animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• An actively registered veterinary technician in the state of West Virginia, 1+ year experience preferred but not required.
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Saturday availability, we are closed on Sundays
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

Pay Range: $22 - $25/hr. negotiable depending on experience level.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.